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THE POWDER GROUP CONVERSATIONS
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The Powder Group Conversations is a monthly series, hosted by our founder, Michael DeVellis, that will take you into the world and minds, of industry leaders from around the world and across our industry and beyond.

Following in our 360 degree approach to personal and career development – these sessions will hit on artistry, career, wellness, business, safety protocols, inspiration and more. Live broadcast will run 30-90 minutes depending on the session, and be sessions hosted on Zoom. A one month, on-demand rewatch will be available for all registered participants.

Best of all the entire program is FREE for TPG Pro Members and Members have exclusive access to the live broadcasts! Union and PBA members also attend for free!

TPG Pro Members there is nothing to do to register for the program either. We will automatically send all current members the login details before each session. Union and PBA members, please email info@thepowdergroup.com to register.

 

TPG Conversations is sponsored by: Beekman 1802, Kryolan, Skindinavia, OMNIA, esum, Senna Cosmetics, Alcone Company, RCMA Makeup and Codex Labs.

 

Not a member yet and want access to the live broadcast each week? Click the link below for membership details and to join TPG Pro today!

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October 2025

Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell on Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, October 15
12:00 PM Eastern

Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell on Entrepreneurship 
 
For our next session of The Powder Group Conversations we are joined by Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, authors and founders of Beekman 1802, for a very special conversation on Entreprenuership. Join us as we discuss how freelance artists, brand owners and anyone in business for themselves can thrive in their careers through persistence, resiliance and a drive that keeps you focused and growing during the great times as well as those that are more challenging. Brent and Josh will discuss their journey and dive into their twelve principles of development that will take your business to its highest success ever as outlined in their new book G.O.A.T Wisdom – How To Build A Truly Great Business.

September 2025

Jaleesa Jaikaran on Drive and Focus

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Jaleesa Jaikaran on Drive and Focus
 
Globally renowned makeup artist and content creator, Jaleesa Jaikaran shares her thoughts on staying connected to your purpose and continuing forward momentum no matter what external and industry circumstances come at you with. Whether creating for social media or for her podcast, teaching masterclasses, working backstage with the likes of Pat McGrath and Kabuki, or contributing beauty tips to publications including Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure, Elle and Harpers Bazaar – Jaleesa lives a life and career of unstoppability and growth. Join us for this very special The Powder Group Conversations session and learn how.

June 2025

Leslie Perry On The Power Of Connection

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

Leslie Perry On The Power Of Connection
 
For our June The Powder Group Conversations session, and fresh off the heels of the biggest NAHA and PBA Beacon programs ever, we are so pleased to be joined by Professional Beauty Association, Executive Director, Leslie Perry. Leslie and Michael will be speaking on their favorite topic – The Power Of Connection. Join them as they dig into all things connection and community focused, including how surrounding yourself with support to reach your highest potential, how to reinforce or kick-start community in your market and career, and creating and developing relationships in a way that allows every creative to thrive through connection and community.

May 2025

The Lipstick Lesbians – On Authenticity
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

The Lipstick Lesbians On Authenticity
 
In this very special session, TPG Founder Michael DeVellis is joined by beauty product developer Alexis Androulakis, and digital education expert Dr. Christina Basias — The Lipstick Lesbians — to discuss their journey, the importance of finding your true path, and how their visionary approach to authenticity, vulnerability and passion have led to the meteoric rise of their important voices in the beauty industry over the past two years.

March 2025

Stephanie Flor – Global Beauty
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
12:00 PM Eastern

As the founder of Around The World Beauty and author of The Global Beauty Journey, Stephanie Flor is uniquely qualified to talk all things regarding the influence of global cultures on beauty. In this very special session we will discuss Stephanie’s decades long work discovering the connection between beauty, local culture and travel and how we can incorporate these focuses into our daily work as beauty professionals.

Without a doubt, the best support and community in the industry. I've been a member for 7 years now and I owe it all to The Powder Group.“

Stephanie Flor, Makeup Artist, NYC

member since 2016
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2 Testimonial

Without a doubt, the best support and community in the industry. I've been a member for 7 years now and I owe it all to The Powder Group.“

Stephanie Flor, Makeup Artist, NYC

member since 2016
1 Testimonial

1 Testimonial

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